The focus for World MS Day 2019 is to raise awareness of the invisible symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and the unseen impact of MS on quality of life. We asked our MS contributors about the symptoms that most affect their daily living. And their advice to other MS patients.
Arvind Sanghvi , who lives in Pune, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at 30.
Since then, he has been diligently practising Yoga to control the many complications of MS.
Smitha Sadasivan is a Chennai based Disability…
Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu, who has been using a wheelchair since childhood due to polio linked paralysis, found a world of freedom when she started physiotherapy and yoga in water. Now she is in the forefront advocating aquatherapy to others disabled in the community. Could you tell us a little bit about yourself and your disability? I was born in a remote village in South India. I have a very loving and caring family. Today, whatever I am able to achieve in my life is mainly because of the…
Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts during childhood. An estimated 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma, with 250,000 annual deaths attributed to the disease1. About 70% of people with asthma also have allergies1. Do you or your loved one have Asthma? Do you know the symptoms of Asthma, especially the symptoms for children? The quick relief options? Related: Is Pollution Affecting Your Lungs So we have compiled all that you need to know…
Most tarts are made from refined flour (maida) and often are loaded with sugar or cheese. Here is a recipe with a difference - good for everyone, especially people with diabetes contributed by Diabetes Awareness and You Serves: 4 Ingredients for Ragi Veg Tart Ragi (millet) flour: 100gm Wheat flour: 2 Tbsp Mix veg ( tricolour bellpepper, broccoli, Cabbage): 1 ⅟₂cup Green chilli : 1 pc Onion…
Sagar Shanbhag, a professional swimming coach, who has started a swimming program for children with special needs, says that while any exercise is good, swimming is particularly beneficial for development of their attention, focus, learning, sensory processing and social skills. Could you tell us little bit about yourself and how you started teaching swimming to special needs children? I went to the US to pursue a graduate degree. After I finished, I got a job near Washington, D.C. One day,…
In the second part of the soft food but nutritious recipes for oral cancer patients, we bring you snacks that you can quickly put together. If you have recipes for specific conditions that you would like to share write in to our editor. Power Oats Porridge for breakfast is a great way to start the day! Oats are loaded with fibre and can be very useful for patients having constipation, a common side-effect of cancer treatment. Flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber,…
Often times our health issues affects our moods and sense of well-being. Some of our popular posters that will help you. Bookmark this for future use.
Oral cancer patients struggle with eating regular meals. However, it is important for them to eat nutritious meals to keep their strength up during treatment. Here are three simple recipes for lunch and dinner. Hearty rainbow soup In this recipe, varied vegetables of all colours are used to create a multi-vitamin rich meal. It works well for lunch or dinner, as it fills the stomach but is also not too heavy for patients who may have nausea from treatment. Ingredients: 1/3 cup…
A special cycling camp for children with Down syndrome brought in loads of fun, learning and togetherness for the participants as well as the young volunteers. Interview with Deepa Garwa, Secretary, Delhi Down Syndrome Parents Society and blogger, and her son, Aaryamann, who meticulously organized the 5-day camp. Deepa, you held a cycling camp for children with Down syndrome recently. Please could you tell us something about it? Seeing my daughter, Aarshia, cycling independently was a very…
